IJPAM: Volume 78, No. 8 (2012)

Abstract. This chapter presents an explanation of the divergence and convergence of infinite series through the building block problem. The chapter simultaneously expresses the fact that mathematics is not just about manipulating complicated numerical formulae but is also a field in which logical ways of thought are acquired. It is emphasized that in order to overcome university students' aversions to mathematics, lecturers must pour their energies into developing study materials taken from topics relevant to students.